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Finding our what breeds make-up your cross breed is always a good idea. Not only will you find out about any genetic predispositions the breeds are prone too, you will learn more about what motivates your dog, what type of activities and exercise is the best, and very importantly, whether or not your mix breed is likely to be sociable.
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Go Say Hi 1 - 2 - 3
« The Correct Way To Introduce Your Dog To Another Dog»
Another great article by Suzanne Clothier. www.suzanneclothier.com - a must visit for all of those involved with dogs.
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Go Say Hi 1 – 2 – 3 involves:
In that 3 – second interval, dogs get a lot of information about each other, much as people learn a lot with just a simple greating and a handshake. At the same time, the interaction is so brief that its hard for trouble to arise if both dogs were under control and responsive to their handlers before being given permission. |
'However, one of the dogs involved must have a reliable call out. If that's true, not matter what happens, one dog is left standing alone.
To teach the call out, the handler steps towards the dogs head, gently taps dog on the shoulder, claps hands near dogs face and calls the dogs name in a very excited happy tone, drawing the dogs attention to him and back, away from the other dog.
The tap & clap helps interrupt the dogs focus on the other dog. The tap is a tactile signal, and the clapping is both audiroty and visual (be sure the handler claps int he dogs visual field). The handlers voice alone may not be enough.
Roughly 800 - 1000 repetitions will make this a very strong, reliable behavior. The leash must never be tight.
To teach the call out, the handler steps towards the dogs head, gently taps dog on the shoulder, claps hands near dogs face and calls the dogs name in a very excited happy tone, drawing the dogs attention to him and back, away from the other dog.
The tap & clap helps interrupt the dogs focus on the other dog. The tap is a tactile signal, and the clapping is both audiroty and visual (be sure the handler claps int he dogs visual field). The handlers voice alone may not be enough.
Roughly 800 - 1000 repetitions will make this a very strong, reliable behavior. The leash must never be tight.
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above are examples of Inappropriate On-Leash Greeting
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